HyperSizer Customer Paper

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Abstract:

A composite grid-stiffened cylindrically curved
panel was fabricated and tested in static compression.
Joint tension test coupons were fabricated from an
unused portion of the panel construction and tested to
failure in direct tension (rib/skin pull-off). Pre- and
posttest analyses were performed to assess initial and
overall buckling response. Comparisons to test data
were made to assess: a) the influence of skin pocket
buckling on overall structure response, b) the
predictability of overall structure response through the
range of operational load application, and c) probable
causes of failure in this test panel and in future tests
with rib and skin configuration optimized for specific
spacecraft fairing applications.